Air Canada announced the only non-stop flights from North America to Sapporo will begin December 2026, in time for travellers to experience Japan’s world-recognized winter activities and experiences. Air Canada’s new service will bring travellers directly to Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture and the area’s exceptional powder conditions, the renowned Sapporo Snow Festival, relaxing hot spray, and authentic culinary adventures. This new addition further boosts Air Canada’s extensive international network and positions the airline as the carrier with the most non-stop Japanese destinations from the North American mainland.
With this new service, Air Canada is reinforcing its Vancouver hub as North America’s second largest Pacific gateway, building on strong premium leisure and ongoing travel demand to Japan, while providing yet another sought-after destination for customers and Aeroplan Members. Whether people are avid snow enthusiasts, cultural or culinary connoisseurs, or global explorers, Air Canada’s new service will make discovering Japan’s vibrant northern regions more convenient than ever. Flights will operate from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sapporo’s Chitose Hokkaido Airport (CTS) onboard Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a choice of Signature Class, Premium Economy and Economy, three times weekly from December 2026 until March 2027.
Seats are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, through travel agents and Air Canada Contact centres. The airline’s new winter service to Sapporo complements existing year-round services to Tokyo-Narita and Tokyo-Haneda, and summer seasonal services to Osaka-Kansai. Chef Hashimoto’s creations are offered as part of Air Canada’s Signature Class dining menu on all Air Canada flights between Canada and Japan.
On Air Canada’s international flights, ski bags and equipment are included as part of regular checked bag allowances. Air Canada’s Sapporo schedule: Flight From To Departs Arrives Days of Operation Season. AC55 Vancouver (YVR) Sapporo – Chitose (CTS) Vancouver (YVR) Vancouver (YVR) 13:25:35 + 1 day, Sat Dec.
17, 2026-Mar. 25, 2027. Air Canada will be announcing additional details and new destinations for Winter 2026/2027 in the coming weeks.
Air Canada Unveils its First-Ever Winter Seasonal Service to Sapporo.
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